Chapter 409: The Continuation of the Cosmic Will (Extra for Everyone's Rewards)_1

"Zero-dimensional," Jiang Yu murmured, "a singularity?"

"Yes, but we must be careful with the 'force,' the singularity should explode right after it finishes absorbing that two-dimensional space; otherwise, it could lead to an even greater disaster!" Thirty-Six said:

"This plan is like performing minimally invasive surgery on the universe. We can now create artificial black holes, and I believe that, sooner or later, we will be able to control powers like the singularity as we wish.

"We must be cautious in controlling the singularity to ensure that after the explosion, it generates a three-dimensional or higher-dimensional space. It would save trouble if the space after the initial explosion is three-dimensional.

"If it's of a higher dimension, it will immediately fall to three dimensions due to the surrounding three-dimensional space.

"According to Jiang Shiliu's model, a singularity explosion generally forms a higher dimension.

"Theoretically, this method of crushing two-dimensional space and turning it into three-dimensional elementary particles is feasible."

Jiang Yu laughed and said, "So we've become the Resetters."

"Hiss, that name is pretty cool!"

Jiang Yu shook his head and said, "However, resetting is just a means for us to maintain three-dimensional space, not our goal!"

Thirty-Six seemed puzzled, "But it is a means, isn't it?"

"It's nothing," Jiang Yu returned to his senses, "I was thinking about something else!"

Then he spoke earnestly, "The highest honor of the Solar System State could not reward your contributions to humanity!"

Jiang Yu let out a long sigh, "I have always hoped to give humanity hope and have been working towards it.

"But I never expected that the greatest hope for humanity, in the end, would come from you, Thirty-Six!"

Thirty-Six shook his head, "I can only give a general direction, and Jiang Shiliu can only offer a rough method, but whether humanity can reach that hope ultimately depends on you."

Jiang Yu was somewhat yearning but quickly calmed down, "That's too far-fetched! What we can do is to lay a solid foundation."

Then he asked, "What about the search for the ladder upwards, did Jiang Shiliu have any thoughts on that?"

"He hopes that after we avoid a potential Dark Forest Strike, we can make every effort to find a four-dimensional fragment!" Thirty-Six rubbed his face and said:

"At present, our study of dimensions is entirely theoretical; only by finding a physical sample with value for research can we gain more information!"

He took a deep breath, "We can't keep steaming like this!"

Jiang Yu looked at his watch and realized that he had been so engrossed in speaking with Thirty-Six that they had already been steaming for about an hour. It was only when he got up that he felt his whole body was sore and weak.

The two hurried out to replenish some fluids and ate some fruits.

Then, in the quiet dining area, they continued the earlier topic, with Thirty-Six starting to talk about his second major subject:

"Also, based on the intelligence from Venus, I believe that the value and meaning of life could be higher than we imagined!

"Previously, we thought that life was just one form of expression for the universe, but ancient beings like those on Venus seem to have a different understanding of life.

"What they said was so profound back then, and it seemed to have elements of being deliberately obscure.

"After contemplation, I finally understand that what they intended to express were two points: Firstly, the existence of life is what gives meaning to the universe; secondly, the source of life possesses tremendous power!"

Thirty-Six took a sip of freshly squeezed juice and lazily leaned back in his chair, "Do you still remember the concept of life's source I mentioned a long time ago?

"Looking back, it was really dangerous. Luckily, my ideas weren't fully formed then, so even if the Trisolarans overheard them, they only took them for my speculation.

"If our current conversation was overheard by the Trisolarans, we would be at a great disadvantage!"

Most of the space cities and space colonies in the Solar System State now possess Sophon Blind Zone capabilities, and this resort is no exception.

Jiang Yu said, "I remember the concept of life's source; you mentioned the unending force of life might stem from its source!

"The concept had a profound impact on me!"

Thirty-Six said, "At that time, my thoughts on this were not completely formed, but now I've basically sorted it out.

"Where do I come from? This has always been a perplexing question for humanity, and this question is essentially an exploration of life's source or a reflection on the origin of human consciousness.

"However, I've always been a bit misguided in my approach to this issue.

"Previously I had been contemplating the state of life's source, but after Venus spoke of the cosmic force acting behind the scenes, I suddenly had some inspiration.

"Instead of simulating the state of life's source to find it, we should contemplate the force that generates it!

"Following this train of thought, I finally realized that life is an extension of the cosmic will."

Jiang Yu opened his mouth, "The universe, the cosmic will?"

"Don't anthropomorphize the term!" Thirty-Six warned, "We all know the universe is cold, it has no will!

"Yet, in the process of its evolution, it produced lifeforms with autonomous consciousness.

"The changes life brings to the universe are the process of cosmic evolution, and it's the existence of life that gives meaning to the universe."

Jiang Yu said again, "Explain it more clearly!"

Thirty-Six organized his words, "For instance, we subjectively believe that life played an important role in the environmental changes on Earth.

"Initially, there wasn't much oxygen in Earth's atmosphere, but as life's photosynthesis began, the oxygen content increased, gradually turning a planet made of rocks and water into a vibrant place.

"This process is, in fact, the evolution of Earth, and it's not much related to life's struggles.

"We have always considered the universe and life separately, and the problems created by this way of thinking have been mounting.

"If we adopt another approach, the cosmic evolutionary process would include the emergence of life and the changes wrought by the battles amongst living beings.

"Doesn't this train of thought become immediately smoother! Life's evolution isn't just about life itself; it's also about the universe.

"That's why I said that life is the continuation of the cosmic will—we might see our actions as autonomous decisions, but in fact, they never stray from the four words 'evolutionary process.'

"The 'force behind the scenes' Venus spoke of is the universe!

"Everything follows logically; it's very possible that it's all a predetermined process!"

After contemplating, Jiang Yu said, "In that case, it seems like the significance of life has been greatly diminished!"

"No, it's been elevated!" Thirty-Six insisted earnestly, "We are the universe, and the universe is us!"

Jiang Yu nearly broke out in a cold sweat, "Biology is the spokesperson for the universe—not spokesperson... but the universe's..."

He struggled to find the right word in his mind, and at last, he could only sigh, "the extension of the cosmic will!"